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| CA Braille & Tactile Copy | 10/2/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: Is there a maximum distance between tactile copy and braille (dots)? I know the minimum is 3/8".
A: In California, the building code says a minimum of 3/8 inch and a maximum of 1/2 inch. The intent is ...
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| California ADA compliant braille signage | 9/30/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I have been told there is a braille 'dot' fabrication process specific to California requirements. ...
A: Very few people make braille any more by the method you are describing, but you can actually make ...
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| California ADA compliant braille signage | 9/30/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I have been told there is a braille 'dot' fabrication process specific to California requirements. ...
A: No, that is not correct. The process you're speaking of, "raster braille," is not specific to ...
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| Residential Drywall - Mold Prevention Question | 9/25/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: This question is SURELY well below your expertise level, but I am just not sure who else to ask. I ...
A: Fill the gap with great-stuff expandable foam-in-a-can. That will work great. If you need to ...
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| Residential Drywall - Mold Prevention Question | 9/24/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: This question is SURELY well below your expertise level, but I am just not sure who else to ask. I ...
A: Your neighbor is correct. Drywall in direct contact with a slab-on-grade foundation will wick ...
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| Aespestos | 9/23/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I live in a basement apt. Recently I have noticed a yellow stain along the wall. Which was followed ...
A: I will start by telling you that I am not an expert on this topic. However, I doubt that this has ...
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| Commercial staircase | 9/22/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: what is the minimum width permitted between handrails in a commercial building. can you decress the ...
A: I am looking at my copy which compares the ADA rules for stairs and the International Building Code. ...
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| Asbestos | 9/13/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: What would you do if you were in charge of an old school that contain what was thought to be white ...
A: There are asbestos experts who can come out and tell you if this is asbestos and what to do. You ...
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| ADA Directional Wall Signs | 9/9/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: Unless there are new ADAAG considerations, please advise why directional wall signs do not have to ...
A: There is no "loophole" in the law. The very few people who have no usable vision, and who can only ...
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| pennsylvania commercial stair code | 9/6/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: code for restaurnt and bars stairs and entrance ways
A: I am going to refer you two places for an answer. First, if you check out the ADA Guidelines, you ...
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| is it mold??? | 8/21/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: I have re caulked my bathtub several times, and continue to have a black mold like stuff that is not ...
A: The mold will keep growing back through as you describe if you do not get rid of the existing mold ...
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| Apartment Bathroom/Mold Questions | 8/19/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: I recently found out that my apartment bathroom has no windows. If there are no windows, do ...
A: Contrary to the way this website categorizes my profession, I am not a CODE specialist. If you ...
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| dead grass....underground storage tank? | 8/16/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: I rent a home, and since I have lived there (about 4 years), I have noticed that along the one side ...
A: Could be attributed to several different things. Guesses that come to mind in order of most ...
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| Indoor Air Quality - condensate drainage | 8/15/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: I live on the first floor of a two story apartment building. We have a small indoor utility closet ...
A: The drain setup sounds less than ideal if the water level must rise to 1/2" in order to meet the ...
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| Bathroom door access | 8/14/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: My daughter attended a wedding held in a building rented for weddings in WA state. While in the ...
A: I'm going to go out on a limb and answer this one from an access point of view. I do not believe ...
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| California Braille Signage | 8/13/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I am working on a multi-family project. If I have a storage room (that's located in the garage), ...
A: You only need to identify a room with a raised character and braille sign IF you choose to identify ...
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| asbestos in my garage | 8/5/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: We moved into our house about a year ago. It was built in the early to mid 1950's. I discovered ...
A: Shame on that abatement company for telling you to do the work yourself. That's not right. While the ...
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| Transite siding on a 1925 home in No CA | 8/4/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: I am looking to purchase a home from the 4 offsprings in thier 70/80's of the original owner in ...
A: Asbestos removal is best left to professionals. There is considerable cost in equipment purchase ...
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| asbestos in my garage | 8/2/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: We moved into our house about a year ago. It was built in the early to mid 1950's. I discovered ...
A: What you are describing sounds like transite asbestos, which is an asbestos-cement board. If this is ...
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| door threshold height | 7/24/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I just had Home Depot install new exterior doors on my home. The thresholds are now 2-1/8" above the ...
A: I can tell you what the ANSI standard is for buildings with public access. Obviously, private homes ...
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| Mechanical issues... | 7/21/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: Weldin, I'm buying a new home in Houston, TX. Before sheetrock was installed, I saw some air ducts ...
A: Duke:You'll have to go to your builder (you might also try the local mechanical Inspector); the ...
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| Mechanical issues... | 7/17/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: Weldin, I'm buying a new home in Houston, TX. Before sheetrock was installed, I saw some air ducts ...
A: Duke: Which came first, the duct or the wiring? I don't know of any Code requirement that would ...
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| Sand-like substance behind drywall | 6/29/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: We have a 1953 ranch home and just started remodeling our kitchen. When we tore out the old ...
A: Your description sounds like vermiculite insulation. Do an image search on Yahoo for "Vermiculite" ...
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| Aespestos on heating pipes | 6/19/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: My friend is trying to sell her house. She has aespestos on the heating pipes in her basement. ...
A: You should have a professional contractor do the work. A 6" split is big enough to release a lot of ...
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| transite pipe | 6/14/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I'm a pipe layer who has recently been cutting and repairing 10" transit pipe containing asbestos. ...
A: Our business is next door to an asbestos removal company and I talked with them recently about their ...
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| gas furnace in the garage | 6/11/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: I am about to by a new house and the home inspector I highered had some problems with the gas ...
A: Tamara: There must be a tightly sealed return duct from the furnace to the return grille in the ...
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| Fuel gas line to the garage | 6/8/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: I'm planning to install a gas heater in the garage in the future. For now we are re-doing the back ...
A: Michael: You're going to need a contractor at some point, so it might be good to get one involved ...
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| codes and inspection on tempered glass | 6/6/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: we were looking for something that gives us some codes or laws regarding tempered glass please help
A: You need to visit either this website: http://bcodes.infopop.cc/eve/forums or you can go directly ...
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| followup email | 6/2/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: how many air ducts needed per room Question We have just replaced 1 unit last summer that serves ...
A: Michelle: Still working on askweldin, spent some time today. Using Yahoo hosting/composing. It'll ...
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| Gas Hot Water - in Hall Closet - vent options | 6/2/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: We just purchased a 14 year old home and replaced the old gas hot water heater with a new Bradford ...
A: Erin: It is a concern, but the REAL unsafe condition occurs when there's another gas appliance or ...
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| Ventilation of hot water heater closet | 5/30/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: Fred, I have a one story house on a slab where the 40 galllon gas hot water heater is in a closet. ...
A: George: One opening into the attic is permitted. Free Area must be at least 14 sq. inches; if you ...
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| Gas Hot Water - in Hall Closet - vent options | 5/30/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: We just purchased a 14 year old home and replaced the old gas hot water heater with a new Bradford ...
A: Erin: The openings must be within 12" of the floor and within 12" of the ceiling. Minimum size of ...
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| Mold in Under Construction Home | 5/20/2008 | Jacob Persky |
Q: I bought a new house in a new subdivision from a builder, it is still under construction. As I ...
A: Sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. It sounds as if you builder is either giving you the ...
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| gas furnace venting | 5/20/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: have an old gas furnace to replace in my home has single wall flue pipe can the new furnaces 80% be ...
A: Bobby: Usually, see Installation Instructions for your make and model. I'm surprised you're even ...
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| piping from water heater | 5/14/2008 | Sharon Toji |
Q: I live in a 4 year old row home in Baltimore City, MD. During an inspection for the sale of our ...
A: You should probably listen to the inspector, who undoubtedly knows the local code. It is most likely ...
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| Closet for hot water heater in garage | 5/13/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: I am installing a closet around my hot water heater in my garage. I am trying to find out the ...
A: Tommy: No luck: The outdoor opening must be high either way (single opening or indoor/outdoor ...
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| Closet for hot water heater in garage | 5/13/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: I am installing a closet around my hot water heater in my garage. I am trying to find out the ...
A: Tommy:One opening required (we're using the "One-permanent-opening method" under 2006 International ...
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| GAS HEAT VENTILATION | 4/25/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: I HAVE PROPANE HEAT IN MY RAISED RANCH WITH THE HEATER BEING IN THE CLOSET OF THE LOWER LEVEL. I ...
A: Erik: There's no provision in the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code for louvered doors. You'll have ...
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| Closet for hot water heater in garage | 4/23/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: I am installing a closet around my hot water heater in my garage. I am trying to find out the ...
A: Tommy: Send me a follow up. Is it a gas water heater? Oil? Electric? That makes a difference. If ...
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| Residential Gas Line | 4/10/2008 | Fred Weldin |
Q: Would a low pressure residential gas line be considered defective if a test gauge left on for a week ...
A: Tim: I have no experience testing gas lines at 40X operating pressure, but I do know the huge ...
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